A Microcomputer Laboratory for the Biological and Chemical Sciences

一个由Macintosh电脑和软件组成的网络正在装备一个微型计算机教学实验室，该实验室用来鼓励学生“做”科学，而不是学习科学。使用模拟(Stella)、图形学(Systat)和计算机辅助教学(BioQuest)，学生建立和修改他们自己的生物和化学现象的模拟模型，并分析和展示他们自己的实验室练习的实验数据。重点是提出和测试探索几个科学学科的主要概念问题的假设。该设施将在11个课程中使用。计划为该地区的高中生和教师以及学院和大学教职员工举办讲习班。学院将捐赠相当于该奖项的金额。

A network of Macintosh computers and software is outfitting a microcomputer teaching laboratory that is used to encourage students to "do" science rather than learn about science. Using simulation (Stella), graphics (Systat), and computer-aided instruction (Bioquest), students build and modify their own simulation models of biological and chemical phenomena as well as anlayze and present their own experimental data from laboratory exercises. The focus is on posing and testing hypotheses that explore the major conceptual issues of several scientific disciplines. The facility will be used in 11 courses. Workshops are planned for area high school students and teachers as well as college and university faculty. The college will contribute an amount equal to the award.